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- The latest figures for American adolescents show that as many as 25% of adolescents have reported feelings of depression lasting at least two weeks and that teen suicide rates have tripled in the last 30 years. What factors relate to adolescent depression?
- What are some prevention strategies/interventions for adolescents who report suicidal ideations (thoughts of suicide)?
- Use the list on pages 294-295 in your text to summarize appropriate responses to adolescents who report having suicidal thoughts. Why do most teens respond well to these interventions?
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Running head: AMERICAN ADOLESCENTS
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American Adolescents:
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AMERICAN ADOLESCENTS
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Adolescent depression refers to mental health problem which leads to persistent emotions
of sadness and lack of interest in activities among individuals. Among factors causing adolescent
depressions include: romantic problems, traumatic events, peer pressure and academic stress
among others (Feldman, 2013).
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Academic stress occur in situations whereby teens are under enormous pressure to
succeed academically. Depression takes in to place when teens are straining with high college
fees among other expenses (Feldman, 2013).Stressing over grades, classes and tests will make
individuals to be depressed especially when they are expected to excel at all costs.
Peer pressure occur during ...
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